Community
Explore the heart of Santa Monica through our vibrant Community section. Discover local events, neighborhood updates, and inspiring stories of residents making a difference. From beach cleanups to farmers markets, school activities to charity fundraisers, we showcase the diverse tapestry of Santa Monica life. Stay connected with your neighbors, learn about volunteer opportunities, and celebrate the unique culture that makes our beachside city special.
Council celebrates Black History Month with theme of ‘African Americans and labor’
In Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Lana Negrete proclaimed February once again as Black History Month with a theme this...
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2025 Most Loved contest official rules
Created in partnership by: Buy Local City of Santa Monica Downtown Santa Monica Main Street Business Improvement Association Montana Avenue...
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FOOD and DRINKSCoffee Shop/Tea ShopJuiceryBakery/Doughnut ShopIce Cream/Gelato/Frozen DessertOutdoor Dining PatioPizzaBurgersSandwichItalianMexicanSouth AsianChineseRamenSushiVegetarian/VeganBreakfast/BrunchBar & LoungeHappy HourBar/Restaurant With A ViewBar/Restaurant To Catch A...
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LA County Fire Captain reunited with resident he rescued from Palisades Fire
In a small, intimate press conference on Friday, County of Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Malcolm Dicks was reunited with...
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Fire Chief Hallock talks courage, calamity and just how close Santa Monica came
The infernos that ripped through Los Angeles are likely the most destructive and damaging events anyone in the region has...
Read moreMartin Luther King Jr. Day festivities celebrate female Civil Rights leaders
Despite a time of sorrow for the Santa Monica area, the community still gathered together in remembrance and celebration of...
Read moreShow goes on at Morgan-Wixson to benefit firefighters and fire victims
Typically, the phrase “the show must go on” applies to small inconveniences, like an actor having a headache or a...
Read moreAround Town: Comedy NIghts, Do Training, & More
WEEKLY HEADLINE: Around Town: Comedy NIghts, Do Training, & More SUB HEAD: SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On...
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The emotional price of the Palisades Fire
Unlike actual property that can have a dollar value attached to it, the emotional cost to those who have lost...
Read moreCity’s Black pioneer honored with Virginia Avenue Park plaque
A pillar of the Santa Monica community will now be permanently featured at the place he helped create. On Dec....
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